The catalytic converter failed on my wife?s passat. The car is 4 yrs old and has less than 85000 miles on it . The estimated repair from bill barry vw. To fix it is around 1600 dollars. I was told that when I purchased the car new that the exhaust systems never fail because they are made of stainless steel. Before that around 68000 miles the car began to run on 3 cylinders. They had to replace a control module that cost me $612.00 none of this was covered under any of my warranty. Even though I am supposed to have a 10 yr. Or 100000 miles. This will be our last volkswwagen. If I were told that the exhaust system was worth so much money up front, we would never have bought this car.
1999 Volkswagen Passat electrical complaints
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While driving, the engine light illuminated. The problem was due to a faulty ignition coil. *ak *tt
I had shut off my car and when I went to turn it back on I had no lights, turn signals, dome light, horn, climat control or radio. I took it to the dealer they told me it happens on beetles and golfs all the time and that it was the ignision switch. They showed me the switch when they pulled it out. It had gotten so hot it melted right through the wires. There is no safety recall on this but if it gets hot enough to melt metal it could start the car on fire.
I have a 1999 vw passat, 1.8l turbocharged, manual transmission. There are 40,500 miles on the clock. One of the 4 ignition coils just failed. This is costing me about $550. I know there are acknowledged problems with the coils on later models, which vw is 'recalling', but wanted to register my problem for the record. Also this problem occurred immediately after the 40,000 mile service and state inspection, which I find 'ironic'?
The car is on it's second transmission with only 47000 miles, and having problems with it. Doesn't want to shift into higher gear and clunks sometimes. Headlights did not work for first 4 months we owned the car. Dealer could not find the problem. Sunroof opens and closes by itself. Dealerships have not found the problem. Map light has started to do the same. Indicator lights go on and off. Dealer says he has never heard of a problem with the wiring on these cars and that it is safe to drive.
I had smelled hot electrical components for about a week pryor to loosing my lights, horn, turn signals, tail lights, heater fan, and wipers. It ended up being the ignsion switch once repaced the surge of electricity caused a short under my dash.
Failure of coil pack within epa emissions warranty period not covered by vehicle manufacturer. At 3.5 years/78402 miles after purchase, one of the 4 coil packs on my 1999 vw passat failed, leaving the vehicle running on 3 cylinders to transport me to the dealer for replacement. The cost was $174.25, but fortunately there was a replacement coil in stock, so the vehicle was unavailable but for 1 day. I have received notification that vw is paying for the replacement of this part on 2001 and 2002 passats, but why not my 1999?
Coilpack failure in volkswagen 2.8 liter v6 and 1.8 liter inline four cylinder engines
Car caught on fire shortly after being driven. The car was parked in the garage when the fire started. The fire spread to the rest of the house. The fire was witnessed to originate on the right side (passenger) of engine compartment under the hood. Dt
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the rear compartment caught on fire causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Nlm
Vehicle has been runniing, it forces antifreeze down wiring harness, and shorts out computer that controls transmission. Vehicle will start to shake and stall out. Please provide any further information.
Upon replacement of the battery the radio locks down to prevent theft. Lock out reset code fails and stereo can not be reset for use.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, acid start leaking from the battery. Dealership is aware of the problem. *ak the invoice stated that the battery was leaking acid down on to the power steering rack causing the boot to split, throwing fluid out of the rack. Also the dip stick plastic was broken.
While driving 5-10 MPH noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Pulled over and saw burning liquid coming from under vehicle on driver's side. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Please add further information.
Dealer states wiring for fuel guage rubbed through causing short.
Either a drop or two or fumes from a container of containerized cholorine caused an electrical fire in the trunk due to making contact with an electrical outlet. The fire was put out by the fire department. Vehicle is being repaired by dealership.
51 hours after purchasing my new vw passat gls v6, the brake booster failed, causing violent shaking of the car, stiffening of the brake pedal impairing my braking ability and thick heavy smoke from under the hood. I was informed the next day by the deale
Clutch - the clutch remained depressed to floorboard even though the gear remained engaged! The car lurched forward into intersection! Electrical fire - the car's electrical system under the hood caught fire burning the car to the ground.. This car is brand new and experienced these problems within 1 week of delivery to customer...
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